And it's a Java issue, not an OS X issue.

Post #356,164 by Another Scott 4/5/12 12:44:39 PM Reply	And it's a Java issue, not an OS X issue.
Post #356,171 by malraux 4/5/12 1:38:50 PM Reply	Not entirely. Apple maintains their own version of Java, so even when Oracle updates theirs it usually takes significantly longer for Apple to get around it. This is an Apple issue as well. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #356,172 by crazy 4/5/12 1:41:36 PM Reply	Yup. It's a "distribution" issue
Post #356,173 by Another Scott 4/5/12 1:46:08 PM Reply	Yeah, an Apple issue, not an OS X issue. ;-) Seriously, it's a problem with Java that Apple should have addressed earlier. But one has the option of not running Java (or running a different Java if necessary). It's not like the typical holes in Winders (or IE which is a vestigial twin of Winders). IOW, I wouldn't take this exploit as being a sign of increased popularity of Macs. Cheers, Scott.
Post #356,174 by malraux 4/5/12 1:59:24 PM Reply	Actually... :-) Java is exactly like the typical holes in Windows, because it is the most prevalent problem with Windows browser plugins: securityplanet.com/news/article.php/3925356/RSA-Java-is-the-Most-Vulnerable-Browser-Plugin.htm Now, as a counterpoint to my "it's an Apple problem", the issue with Windows and Java stems from people not updating their Java plugins. Since Apple does this for the user by including it as part of Software Update, in general Apple machines are very likely to be more up to date than Windows machines. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #356,176 by Another Scott 4/5/12 2:32:00 PM Reply	Ok, you win. :-)

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